Grants for Youth Programs

Last updated October 31, 2026

Grantable tracks 3,636 active grants for youth programs in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 86 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 1,652 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 3,636; from 2,476 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $3,000–$50K
Total listed funding: $228.1M; across 1,652 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 90; 252 with a published date

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Breaking Barriers — Addressing Recidivism and Homelessness California Education Assistance Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Youth Pig Project Scholarships Wisconsin Pork Association Cooperative · Foundation Not published · $100	Not published	$100
Koshland Young Leader Awards Grant The San Francisco Foundation · Foundation Not published · $14K The Koshland Young Leader Awards, established in 1999 by Dr. Daniel Koshland Jr., recognize young leaders facing significant challenges while demonstrating academic excellence and community leadership.	Not published	$14K
ELEVATE Health and Wellness Program The Endowment Fund of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity · Foundation Not published · $101K ELEVATE is an award-winning, comprehensive program designed to address men's health and wellness.	Not published	$101K
PG&E Virtual Internship Program National Energy Education Development Project Inc · Foundation Not published · $25 – $100K Paid virtual internship program for high school juniors and seniors combining energy education mentorship with soft skills training through Junior Achievement.	Not published	$25 – $100K
LiGHT Grants Wells County Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $100 – $3K The LiGHT (Ladies Initiating Giving-an Honored Tradition) Grants program, operated by The Wells County Foundation, empowers women in Wells County to enhance the lives of women and children through collective funding.	Not published	$100 – $3K
PreventSA Incubator Grant The Fund to Prevent Sexual Assault · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The PreventSA Incubator aims to reduce sexual assault rates in the U.S. by 70% by 2050 through innovative solutions.	Not published	Up to $50K
Katherine R. Smith Funds for Youth Solar Toledo Neighborhood Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Frank M. & Eleanor R. Miese Fund Grant Bridge Builders Community Foundations FKA Venango Area Comm Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Frank M. & Eleanor R. Miese Fund Grant, administered by Bridge Builders Community Foundations, aims to support transformative programs for underprivileged children in Cooperstown and surrounding areas.	Not published	Varies
Education & Youth Development Grants Watertown Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Charles H. Thornton Memorial Scholarship Ace Mentor Program of America Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles H. Thornton Memorial Scholarship has been established to honor the legacy of Dr. Charles "Charlie" Thornton II, the founder of the ACE Mentor Program of America.	Not published	Varies
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank: Youth Programs Grant Central Pennsylvania Food Bank · Foundation Not published · Varies The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank's Youth Programs address child hunger, with initiatives like School Pantries, Kids Cafés, BackPack programs, and Summer Meals.	Not published	Varies
Las Vegas Area Grants Speedway Children's Charities · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Las Vegas Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities supports local organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children in Southern Nevada.	Not published	Up to $10K
Community Solutions Grants Porter-Leath Early Childhood Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K A multi-year funding initiative launched in May 2025 that invests in nonprofits creating innovative, community-driven strategies to strengthen safety, resilience, and well-being.	Not published	$50K – $150K
Seymour Siegel Youth Achievement Award Grant The Jewish Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Seymour Siegel Youth Achievement Award, offered by the Jewish Community Foundation, provides financial support for high school students pursuing post-secondary education or vocational training.	Not published	Varies
FY25 Continuum of Care (CoC) Program Competition Partners in Care- Oahu Continuum of Care · Foundation Not published · Varies Allowable costs vary by project type and include:	Not published	Varies
High School PTSA/PTA Youth Engagement Capacity Building Funding National Congress of Parents & Teachers · Foundation Not published · Varies Funding to build capacity for youth engagement in high school PTSA/PTA organizations.	Not published	Varies
Swim Safe Access Grant Program City of Boston · State Not published · $10K – $50K Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and the Boston Centers for Youth & Families are pleased to announce applications are now being accepted for the Swim Safe Access Grant.	Not published	$10K – $50K
MEAF National Grant Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $200K The Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) National Grant funds innovative projects that empower youth with disabilities, enhancing their leadership and employment skills.	Not published	$10K – $200K
GCCF: Youth Action Council Grant Midland Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gladwin County Community Foundation (GCCF) promotes and enables philanthropic giving to enrich and improve the lives of people in our county. The Foundation is concerned about the community as a whole.	Not published	Varies
DevTo Support Foundation Grant The Devto Support Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the DevTo Support Foundation is to empower disadvantaged youth to become independent, self-sufficient, and productive community members and to enhance the physical, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional well being of youth…	Not published	Varies
Community firearm violence intervention and prevention grants (CFVIP) Grant Washington State Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $400K The Community Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention Grants (CFVIP) by the Washington State Department of Commerce aim to enhance public safety through targeted initiatives in communities disproportionately affected by gun violence.	Not published	Up to $400K
Competitive Grant- Selinsgrove Fund Community Giving Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Competitive Grant from the Selinsgrove Fund offers funding opportunities for nonprofit and governmental organizations to enhance community life in Selinsgrove and nearby areas.	Not published	Up to $3K
Susan Landis Youth Philanthropists (SLYP) Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Susan Landis Youth Philanthropists Grant, offered by the Beckley Area Foundation, empowers high school juniors to engage in community philanthropy by evaluating and recommending funding proposals.	Not published	Up to $1K

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About grants for youth programs

Grants for youth programs support after-school, summer learning, mentoring, recreation, and enrichment activities for young people. Federal funding flows largely through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program (administered by state education agencies under the U.S. Department of Education's ESSA) and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), while private funders such as the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation back youth development nationwide. Local community foundations, United Way chapters, and corporate giving programs round out the field.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for youth programs award?

Of the 3,636 grants for youth programs Grantable lists as of October 31, 2026, 1,652 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $50K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for youth programs?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are City of Boston (11), Midland Area Community Foundation (11), Communitygiving (10), Michigan 4-H Foundation (10), and Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation (9). In all, 2,476 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for youth programs due?

Of 3,636 grants listed, 90 accept applications on a rolling basis, 252 have a published upcoming deadline, 1,095 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 2,199 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 45% fall in January–March.

What grants are available for youth programs?

Funding ranges from federal formula and competitive grants for after-school and summer learning, to foundation grants for mentoring, recreation, and enrichment, to small corporate and community-foundation awards. The largest dedicated federal source is the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program, which supports academic enrichment during out-of-school time at high-poverty schools and community organizations. OJJDP also funds mentoring, delinquency prevention, and youth intervention programs.

Who funds youth programs?

Funders include federal agencies (the U.S. Department of Education through 21st CCLC and OJJDP within the Department of Justice), national foundations such as the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and the Wallace Foundation, and corporate philanthropy. Community foundations and local United Way chapters are often the most accessible sources for grassroots youth organizations.

Who is eligible to apply for youth program grants?

Eligibility varies by funder. Federal programs like 21st CCLC typically require schools, districts, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, or parks and recreation departments to apply, often in partnership. Most foundation grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status or a fiscal sponsor. Review each funder's guidelines for geographic focus, target age groups, and program-type restrictions before applying.

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